benignly
gb/bənˈaɪnli/ us/bənˈaɪnli/
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Englisch
jóindulatúan, kedvesen, ártalmatlanul, enyhén, kedvezően
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FORMAL
1
jóindulatúan
B2
kedvesen
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] smiles/speaks/looks benignly (at [someone])
She listened benignly as he tried to explain what had happened.
Jóindulatúan hallgatta, ahogy próbálta elmagyarázni, mi történt.
The doctor smiled benignly and told him not to worry.
Az orvos jóindulatúan rámosolygott, és azt mondta neki, hogy ne aggódjon.
He replied benignly, trying to put her at ease.
Beispiele für Lernende
She smiled benignly at the child.
Jóindulatúan mosolygott a gyerekre.
He spoke benignly to his team.
Kedvesen beszélt a csapatával.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes think it always means “not cancerous”; in everyday contexts it often means “kind” or “gentle.”
Bedeutung
in a kind, gentle way
Wortverbindungen
smile benignly
|look benignly
|speak benignly
|nod benignly
|benignly at someone
|benignly toward someone
|benignly amused
|benignly tolerant
|benignly reassuring
|benignly humorous
Synonyme
kindly (More common and less formal.)
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gently (Emphasizes softness rather than goodwill.)
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warmly (Suggests friendliness and enthusiasm.)
Antonyme
harshly (In a rough or severe way, not gentle.)
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cruelly (With intention to hurt, opposite of well-meaning.)
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sternly (Strict and serious rather than gentle.)
Themen
emotions
|social
Definition
in a kind and gentle way
In a kind, gentle, and well-meaning manner, often shown in someone’s voice, expression, or attitude.
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TECHNICAL
2
jóindulatúan
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] behaves/progresses/develops benignly
In most patients, the condition progresses benignly and resolves on its own.
A legtöbb betegnél az állapot jóindulatúan zajlik, és magától rendeződik.
These growths typically behave benignly and do not spread.
Ezek a kinövések jellemzően jóindulatúan viselkednek, és nem terjednek tovább.
At low concentrations, the substance reacts benignly with water.
Beispiele für Lernende
The illness usually progresses benignly.
A betegség általában jóindulatúan zajlik.
The change affected the system benignly.
A változás káros következmények nélkül érintette a rendszert.
Häufiger Fehler:
In medical English, this sense is related to “benign” meaning “not harmful / not cancerous,” but it can also be used more generally for “not dangerous.”
Bedeutung
in a harmless, non-dangerous way
Wortverbindungen
behave benignly
|progress benignly
|develop benignly
|remain benignly stable
|react benignly
|run benignly
|benignly affected
|benignly in most cases
|benignly without treatment
|benignly under observation
Synonyme
harmlessly (Most direct everyday equivalent.)
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innocuously (Often implies something seems unimportant or unobtrusive.)
Antonyme
dangerously (In a way that risks harm or serious consequences.)
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harmfully (In a way that causes damage or injury.)
Themen
health
|science
Definition
without causing harm
In a way that does not cause harm or serious negative effects; without being threatening or dangerous.
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FORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
[weather/conditions] remain benignly [adjective]
The winter passed benignly, with little snow and few storms.
A tél enyhén telt, kevés hóval és kevés viharral.
After days of rain, the weather turned benignly warm and bright.
Napokig tartó eső után az idő kellemesen melegre és derűsre fordult.
For a while, market conditions remained benignly stable.
Beispiele für Lernende
The weather stayed benignly mild.
Az idő végig enyhe maradt.
Bedeutung
in a mild, pleasant way
Wortverbindungen
benignly warm
|benignly mild
|benignly calm
|benignly sunny
|benignly stable conditions
|benignly cool
|benignly temperate
|benignly favorable
|benignly settled weather
|benignly quiet
Synonyme
mildly (More common; does not necessarily imply pleasantness.)
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pleasantly (Emphasizes enjoyment rather than low severity.)
Antonyme
severely (In a harsh or intense way.)
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harshly (Unpleasantly and severely.)
Themen
weather
|daily_life
Definition
in a mild and pleasant way
In a mild, favorable, or pleasant way, especially about weather, conditions, or circumstances.
Grammatik
Grundform
benignly
IPA
GB/bənˈaɪnli/
US/bənˈaɪnli/
Silben & Betonung
be - nignly (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nignly)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: benignly
- Plural: benignlies
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
benignly disposed (toward/to) [someone/something]
1/bənˈaɪnli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdtoʊ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
generally friendly in attitude
generally friendly or approving
Beispiele
- The new supervisor seemed benignly disposed toward flexible working.
- Voters were benignly disposed to the plan after the changes were explained.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He is benignly disposed toward new employees.
look benignly on/upon [someone/something]
1/lˈʊk bənˈaɪnli ənəpən sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
view with kind tolerance
to think something is acceptable and not criticize it
Beispiele
- The committee looked benignly upon the proposal and raised no objections.
- Her parents looked benignly on his decision to change careers.
Beispiele für Lernende
- My teacher looked benignly on my mistake.
smile benignly
1/smˈaɪl bənˈaɪnli/
fixed phrase
smile gently and kindly
to smile in a kind way
Beispiele
- She smiled benignly at the children as they played.
- He smiled benignly, as if the question amused him.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She smiled benignly at me.